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Bie Jia (Soft-shelled Turtle shell) - nourishes yin, anchors yang and softens masses.
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Gui Ban (Testudinis Plastrum)
Gui Ban (Tortoise plastron) - strongly nourishes yin, anchors yang, benefits the Kidney and strengthens the bones.
Read More »Han Lian Cao (Ecliptae Herba)
Han Lian Cao (Eclipta) - nourishes Liver and Kidney yin, cools the blood and stops bleeding.
Read More »Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustri Lucidi Fructus)
Nu Zhen Zi (Privet fruit) - gently nourishes Liver and Kidney yin and benefits the eyes.
Read More »Gou Qi Zi (Lycii Fructus)
Gou Qi Zi (Goji berry) - nourishes the Liver and Kidney, benefits the eyes and the essence and blood.
Read More »Bai He (Lilii Bulbus)
Bai He (Lily bulb) - moistens the Lung, clears the Heart and calms the spirit.
Read More »Yu Zhu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma)
Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal) - moistens the Lung and Stomach and nourishes yin without being cloying.
Read More »Shi Hu (Dendrobii Caulis)
Shi Hu (Dendrobium) - nourishes Stomach and Kidney yin, generates fluids and clears deficiency heat.
Read More »Tian Men Dong (Asparagi Radix)
Tian Men Dong (Asparagus root) - strongly nourishes Lung and Kidney yin and clears heat.
Read More »Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogonis Radix)
Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) - moistens the Lung, nourishes Stomach yin, clears the Heart and calms the spirit.
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